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Sustainability

Our sustainability approach

At Handelsbanken, we understand the impact we have on the community, the environment and the financial markets. Taking responsibility and looking to the long term are therefore inextricably linked with our work.

This is reflected in strong, lasting relationships, a low risk tolerance and a keen awareness of costs. Our personal approach to banking and sustainability is woven into all our daily activities; into our role as a responsible employer; into the choice of suppliers we work with; into our commitment to minimise our impact on the environment; into our commitment to responsible lending and investing; and into the active role that our branches play in local communities across the country. All these things help us to contribute to a more sustainable future.

The sustainability report 2024

The Sustainability Report describes how we at Handelsbanken worked with sustainability issues in 2024. It is included as part of the Annual and Sustainability Report.

Sustainability in our business operations

Social

We are committed to our customers, employees and the local communities in which we operate.

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Financial

As a bank based on close customer relationships, we can make a difference through responsible financing and investments.


Environment

We strive to reduce the ecological footprint of our operations and enjoy working with customers who share our sustainable vision. 

Handelsbanken’s sustainability goals

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Measurable goals 

At Handelsbanken, we actively work with sustainability goals that originate from the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The zero emission target applies, for example, to our loans and investments, but also to our own energy consumption and our business travel.